u/VioletFeralCat888

Hello Golden folks,

So I notice that Golden has a lot of really hilly roads, like everywhere! I am considering relocating to Golden but I can't stop worrying about what the driving will be like in the winter. What is the true reality about driving in snow storms in Golden and surrounding areas when you need to go somewhere? I admit to being a scared winter driver so maybe Golden is not for me, but if the city is excellent at treating the roads each time that could help me feel much better about it. I do have a Subaru like most people in CO but even with AWD it's no guarantee you won't slip and slide. I don't want to have to get snow tires every years as I have no where to store them and it's a pain and it's expensive.

Would love honest thoughts from whosoever cares to share! Thanks

ps. I'm curious also how the roads are in winter when trying to get to the local hospitals. For example Hwy 6 to St. Anthony Common Spirit

It's time for me to get a colonoscopy but I'm really scared to go through the prep again. I'm sharing this not to scare anyone, as I'm pretty sure my experience is very unusual compared to most, but I need help figuring out how to navigate this. The last two times I did the prep it made me extremely ill to the point where I was dizzy and felt spaced out and altered. I ended up in the ER both times with extreme vomiting and needed IV. When I start out drinking the prep and fluids each time everything seemed fine and then about half way through the process I start feeling really horrible, out of sorts and like my metabolism is sped up and I might pass out. After my last colonoscopy I had a severe migraine for 5 days after.

I met with my gastroenterologist yesterday who suggested I try a different prep (the other 2 times were Miralax-based) and see how it goes, but that's not super reassuring.

My Cologuard test came back normal a year ago, so I may have to just keep doing Cologuard screening unless it shows abnormal and requires me to do a Colonoscopy. But at 66 years old I would really like to just do the Colonoscopy for peace of mind.

Has anyone had seriously adverse events connected to the prep? If so, how did you handle it?

Btw, I did everything according to instructions including drinking plenty of fluids and electrolytes, so I don't know what I can do any differently the next time.

Thanks for reading!